Microsoft Surface with Windows 8 Pro: price, specifications and release date

After the launch and availability to the public a few weeks ago for Microsoft Surface tablets "hybrid" RT running Windows, Microsoft announced yesterday the details of the other part of its new range of tablets: the area with Windows 8 Pro. While Surface RT running on an ARM processor, which limits its use particularly in terms of compatibility with most software "classic" Windows 8 Surface Pro is powered by a Intel Core i5 processor, which allows it provide a true Windows users, without particular limitation for compatible software. Surface Windows 8 Pro is available in two versions, 64GB and 128GB $ 899 to $ 999. Both tablets will be equipped with a folding and removable keyboard, such as those we already know about the RT area....

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Pac-Man: Tethys, a moon of Jupiter takes on the greedy

Pac Man is on Thetis, this information should smile all geeks worldwide. The scientists were surprised when they saw the shape of the character Wolverine on a moon of Jupiter. Pac Man is a phenomenon that has through the decades. Today, available in several versions, greedy character enchants young and old alike. The concept is simple, it must travel through the maze without getting eaten by ghosts. Pac Man was this far on consoles , PCs and even smartphones . But it is exported to the moon of Jupiter called Tethys. The scientists were surprised to discover that this form appeared twice in the past two years. It is using the infrared spectrometer of the Cassini spacecraft they could make this discovery quite impressive. It is possible...

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iPhone 5: Apple and Android dual becomes number 1 in the United States

The iPhone 5 has allowed Apple to regain the # 1 spot in the United States. Android has surpassed the Atlantic according to a study. Sales of phones were analyzed during the last 12 weeks. In this study, the iPhone 5 has provided the first step of the podium at Apple in the United States. Today, Apple gets iOS with 48.1% market share, Android is still very close with 46.7%. The last time Google's system was overtaken by Apple, it was at the time of the launch of the iPhone 4S. Since Android was enthroned for several months at the first place. Analysts believe that the new iPhone will also allow Apple to get a percentage of market share record in the U.S., so it should exceed 49.3%. This trend is not widespread because the Google OS...

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Wii U: 400,000 sales in a week in the United States and then ...

Reggie Fils-Aime, president of Nintendo in North America, was on stage at E3 2012 to showcase the Wii U and now he announces that its sales for the first week of marketing. It is far from the record sales of the PS2 on the first day of its release but sales of the Wii U however very good start in the United States. Are 400,000 of these consoles were sold in the space of a week. During this same week, Nintendo has sold more than 1.1 million consoles if we add the 3DS (250 000), DS (275,000) and the Wii (200,000). Unclear how the console will be hosted in Europe and if sales continue at the same pace in North America. In its favor, Nintendo has the perfect timing with the holiday season, however if stocks are not depleted. Wii U also benefits...

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The Galaxy Note II sells like hotcakes!

Despite a lawsuit over a billion dollars and the release of the iPhone 5, Samsung continues to panic sales statistics with its Galaxy range. In fact, the South Korean firm announced it had sold almost 5 million units of Galaxy Note II! This unit 5.55-inch half-way between a smartphone and a tablet really sells like hotcakes: the phone manufacturer had already sold 3 million units in 24 days and 5 million units just 37 days after its launched. Note that Samsung regularly publishes statistics on the number of units that were purchased by vendors and not end users. It is clear difficult to compare these figures with those of the latest iPhone, for example, even if they have the merit of an idea on sales of Samsung. The firm predicts 20...

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Galaxy Note 2: 5 million units sold in two months

Output end of September the Samsung device that sits between a smartphone and a tablet continues to sell very well. While Samsung announced at the beginning of 3 million units sold , it is now over 2 million announced by the Korean manufacturer. Samsung is above 6 million Galaxy Note II passed by the end of the year, a goal that should be achieved if sales continue. It should also be much better than its predecessor, the Galaxy Note has surpassed 10 million units, a year after its launch. As a reminder, Note II runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and has a 5.5-inch screen (against 5.3 for the first score) Super AMOLED 1280 x 720 and a quadruple heart SoC 1.6 GHz ( 1.4 GHz dual heart against its predecessor). The  Galaxy Note 2  will...

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RIM launches BlackBerry Apps Challenge 10

Today, Monday, November 26, 2012, RIM launched the Blackberry 10 Android Challenge. Got an Android application? You can now turn it into a Blackberry application with one click and 10 and enter this contest. BlackBerry 10 announced the comeback of RIM. This OS, which is scheduled for launch January 30, 2013, was announced as one of the best operating system market by developers who have tried it, thanks to its browser and ergonomic innovations made ​​to the navigation between applications. RIM has created the runtime , a tool that transforms in one click your application in Android BlackBerry 10. If you created an Android app, simply submit and RIM will send you an application ready to be posted on BlackBerry App World. In addition...

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Windows 8: A "Start" menu hidden

Windows 8 is a number of paris Microsoft has dared to do. The interface "Modern UI" (previously called "Metro") is put forward to introduce the vignettes and the Windows App Store has passed the milestone of 20,000 apps. The classic interface "office" is still present. But she is an orphan of the 'start' button. Willingness to Steven Sinofsky recently goodness outside the company, its absence (the button) still disturbs. However difficult to correlate with the difficult beginnings of Windows 8. However, we discover a single click option that is present in a certain way. More precisely, it is a menu already present but less sophisticated Windows 7 (accessible in the same way) that is present. Microsoft has not hidden but has not really promoted....

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iPhone 5S: A keynote scheduled for June 2013?

The iPhone 5S is now the subject of several rumors. Just weeks after the release of the iPhone 5, the sites already address the presentation of his successor. According to the latest information circulating a keynote would be held in June 2013. The iPhone 5 is released, everyone knows its design, tests were performed while the eyes are now turning to the next version. The rumors on the web a few weeks after the official launch of the Apple smartphone. A first information was in this sense, it put forward the output to an iPhone 5S in 2013. Today is Digitimes who shares this data. A keynote will be organized in June 2013 to introduce the new Apple device. Rumors also mention the appearance of iPad 5th generation. This new tablet is presented...

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iPad mini: Samsung adds to its complaint with the iPad and iPod Touch 4

The iPad mini is added by Samsung to the list for violation of patents. Korean wants the procedure takes into account several devices, including the new tablet, the iPod Touch and iPad 4. The war continues. Between Samsung and Apple, the patent war is declared for several months. With the latest launch, the two companies have updated their list for various violations made by the competitor. The appeal filed in June 2012 grows as Samsung wants to integrate the iPad mini and iPad 4, which were presented on October 24 during the second keynote. The digital music player, the iPod Touch is also covered by Korean. First addition was made in early October with the integration of the iPhone 5. The judge, Paul was asked Grewel could therefore...

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Nexus 4: Be informed of its availability through this alert

The Nexus 4 is out of stock for several days. At launch, the store was robbed of Google in minutes. The Mountain View company has not indicated deadlines for replenishment, but this application is useful. The Nexus 4 will soon integrate the Google store. The company has not communicated on this point, but a few days ago the Nexus 10 was replenished, the concept should be similar to the Smartphone. It is widely expected by consumers, it will be keen to get valuable model when making its appearance again on Google Play. This can be quite restrictive multiply return on the shop to see if the Nexus 4 is available. This application called Nexus 4 Stock Alert could therefore help future buyers to obtain one of the two models. Customizable The...

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Galaxy Note 2: China formalizes the Samsung Dual Sim variant

The Galaxy Note 2 will have a good version Dual Sim in the month of December. Several rumors have been circulating about it, Samsung China has formalized the launch of this variant for its Dual Sim Smartphone / tablet. The Galaxy Note Smartphone 2 is the flagship of the firm with the Galaxy S3. Both mobile encounter a real success since their launch. The Chinese subsidiary of the manufacturer announced the launch of Dual Sim version had already been proposed on the canvas. Photos had circulated several weeks ago. Now it is no longer a rumor since China has formalized the Samsung GT variant N7 102. Several data were also transmitted, each card is compatible with 3G. The first proposes a standard format, while the second is a microSIM. Similar...

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Nexus 10 again available on Google Play

It will not take long for November 13 Nexus 10 stocks are exhausted. But it will finally took not wait too long either for the tablet to be ultra high resolution back on the online store of Google Play . These are the two versions (16GB and 32GB) tablet which again are in stock at respective rates of 399 euros and 499 euros. At these prices there, Nexus 10 provides a resolution never before achieved by a tablet with 300 ppi (pixels per inch). It may indeed display 2560 by 1536 pixels on its screen 10,055 inches (report 16:10). Produced by Samsung, it loads the latest SoC South Korean manufacturer. This is the Exynos 5250 Exynos family 5 Dual (found also in the last Samsung Chromebook stamped). It is characterized by a dual core processor...

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Task Manager launches applications Todoist iOS and Android

Todoist is a task manager radically minimalist but effective works on many substrates. In fact, the service launched five years ago now has its own mobile applications for iOS and Android, in addition to already available on the Web, Mac, Chrome, Firefox, Outlook and Thunderbird. This free service allows you to manage an unlimited number of tasks and organize them into projects, while accessing the task manager while offline and saving everything in the cloud to provide synchronization between all devices day. The paid version offers including notes on tasks, system tags, access to iCalendar tasks, synchronization and permanent reminders via SMS or email notifications to the mobile ... Web applications like mobile task manager offers...

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Link your account to your YouTube channel Google+

Google continues to enhance the integration of the social network in its various services, the search giant has indeed announced that all YouTube users can now, if they wish, to link their YouTube channel to their Google Account Plus. I found this interesting news on my way to the video sharing site yesterday. Before even navigate the site or quietly watching a video, a window pops up and allows you to choose a better name on YouTube. That is when two choices are available to you: the first is to link their YouTube channel to their account and thus replace Google Plus his nickname by his full name, and the second is simply to keep her nickname unchanged. If you choose the first option, YouTube will carry all the information about your...

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Windows 8 sales below expectations

According to Paul Thurrot, renowned blogger and specializes in Microsoft products, sales of Windows 8 would be disappointing. He mentions several ways to explain the lack of interest that would create the new operating system from Redmond. We remember, there is little through Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer welcomed the very good start of Windows 8 with 4 million copies sold in 3 days. An encouraging result for Microsoft as Windows 8 sounds like a revolution for the firm with significant changes at the interface. A very good start though! But the joy was short-lived if we are to believe the blogger Paul Thurrot announcing that sales of Windows 8 would be disappointing, he claims to have its information from an internal source. If no data is...

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MacBook Pro: Transform your mobile with a wooden keyboard

The MacBook keyboard can be completely transformed with wooden keys. An original concept will not appeal to everyone, but still pretty nice. The set is quite elegant and harmonizes with the rest of the laptop. The MacBook Pro can have a new keyboard with Lazerwood. This original concept is compliant with all MacBook Pro models. Apparently, the change requires some precautions. The result is amazing, but it requires patience. Symbols and characters have been made ​​with a laser to provide a great accuracy. The keys are made ​​with walnut or cherry wood. Each key has an adhesive layer on the rear face. The set is solid, but this concept may well be removed if the owner of the MacBook Pro wants to get rid of. For this report, it...

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Nokia Lumia 920: The demand is incredibly strong

The Nokia Lumia 920 meets an incredible success since many stock-outs are announced. Operators were surprised to see the enthusiasm for this first Smartphone Windows Phone 8. Nokia Lumia 920 arrives at operators side of France. For several weeks, the mobile is also proposed by Phone House. In some countries, Nokia is facing a huge demand. Testra Australia was surprised to see how much enthusiasm was strong. The figures for the moment are not reported, so it is difficult to identify a trend, but the success may be very strong given the excitement generated by the fans. The operator believes that the Lumia 920 smartphone that will allow the Finnish manufacturer to resurface in the mobile world. It is via the Twitter account that release...

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Lenovo Ideapad Yoga: the convertible ultrabook

On the occasion of an open day at Lenovo , we went to see the future flagship brand ... it should be only one, it would be the Ideapad Yoga 13 I choose because it is a Ultrabook multimode allowing you to do just about everything! Here is a small description of the beast: Wearing a dress either orange or gray metal , the Yoga is "convertible" Indeed, it is possible to return the entire screen of the ultrabook to turn it into a tablet ! The keypad is disabled in this position and grip can be confusing as you touch the keyboard ... And if this position you like, you can always put it in "stand mode": Practice to watch a movie or have a tilt tray to suit your needs, you can also set the "tent mod" It is original and...

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Apple and Samsung dethroned by the Sony Xperia Yuga?

Apple and Samsung meet a great success. They are the two manufacturers that exist in the field of telephony , however, Sony believes that everything will change in 2013 with the arrival of Yuga. In the press articles talking mainly Galaxy S3 and iPhone 5. Other mobiles have very few places in this market yet, they have strengths. The two companies are also getting into a war without thank you for patents, they tend to invade the canvas with their trial. Meanwhile, Sony has developed a new model. Dennis Van Schie, sales manager Manufacturer explained in the Financial Times that the iPhone 5 and Galaxy S3 will be a formidable opponent with a flagship model. Some believe that this will be the Sony Yuga, it has also been proposed on the web...

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Jailbreak iPhone 5: Another step and will be available for Christmas?

The jailbreak of the iPhone 5 is desired by the owners of Smartphone . They eagerly await and the latest information circulating on the web are reassuring. Some sites say that a good surprise could come for Christmas 2012. Jailbreak the iPhone 5 is currently in the research phase and the results are interesting. Developers need to rub iOS 6 and A6 processor. They got to work right out of the iPhone 5 to expand the possibilities of the device. The jailbreak is widely expected, because it allows owners to fully customize their phone freely. A few days after the launch of the iPhone 5 screen capture circulating on the web. Hope is born when the photo showed a jailbroken device. However, is still a step to take. Specialists working on this...

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How to customize your Facebook news feeds

In recent weeks, particularly since the introduction of "Promoted posts", a new pay option that allows a brand to reach more people depending on the amount invested, the algorithm Facebook organizes the way you see in the news your flow seems to have undergone some changes. If we are to believe some observers, the "reach", ie the potential number of people who see a post in their stream, declining steadily for several weeks. According to others, not. Discontent that seems to grow on the side of brands, which restrain the suspect's Facebook posts complimentary in favor of pay, regardless of their interest, Facebook held last Friday a small press briefing to explain - and possibly defend - its position. According to Will Cathcart Product...

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Back pixelated Nexus 4 on your Android device

Google has clearly redefined fee schedules shelves with the launch of the Nexus thundering 7 (Amazon had also been there with the Kindle Fire and more recently the Kindle Fire HD). Google could do more in the area of mobility? Google's response: launch a high-end smartphone at the price of a mid-range model (and a shelf 10 inches with a higher resolution than the iPad 3 and 4 to 100 € less). The Mountain View company has, however, taken the foot in the carpet with mismanagement of the launch of Nexus 4 and 10. Triumph, it has turned into frustration for many potential buyers of Nexus 4, they were lured by the smell of processor cores "Krait" signed Qualcomm (for Nexus 4) or Exynos Dual 5 of 10 Nexus and Android 4.2, promises including 360...

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Yahoo and Facebook create a search engine?

Facebook and Yahoo could unite to give rise to a search engine . The goal is to blend their skills to compete with the industry leader, Google. Officials are currently in talks. A project could bring Facebook and Yahoo. That's the rumor circulating for a few hours. The two leaders of the two companies would discuss a collaboration to provide a search engine. Sector, Google is well ahead with over 90% market share worldwide. Competition is crushed, but The Sunday Telegraph shows that the two companies are trying to find a solution. The new search engine could use the know-how and Yahoo databases of social network. The search engine is built for tablets and smartphones. To succeed in dethroning the Mountain View company, the two companies...

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Apple: After Samsung, Apple attacks Google Apps

Patents between Apple and Samsung, it's a long story. This war is not about to end. The firm at the apple has made ​​a request to the California judge on adding several models and Samsung Apps. The war between Apple and Samsung is very complex, it is even very difficult to navigate. In this umpteenth chapter, Apple has made ​​a new request to the judge. The California court agreed Friday to add in its complaint several Samsung devices ( Galaxy Tab 2 and Galaxy S3) and the latest version of the Android OS, Jelly Bean. Apple had already attacked this OS, but the complaints were modified versions by Samsung. Today, the Cupertino company directly attacks in Mountain View. Korean has not remained unmoved in the extension of the list because...

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Twitter gives sharing by email up to date

Twitter has just introduced its new blog feature to share tweet email in a few clicks. One would have thought that by sharing email was exceeded but the social network has decided to reinvent ... The principle is very simple: a More button (or More in English) will soon alongside traditional buttons Reply, Retweet Favorite and on Twitter.com. By clicking on this button, simply click on the "Email Tweet" for a small window appears. Then it will simply enter the email address of the recipient and possibly a small share tweet comments by email." You can send a tweet to everyone, whether they use Twitter or not, from your Twitter stream or view the details of a tweet , "says Filip of Sefan at Twitter. This feature should be extended...

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Facebook for iOS and Android: updated with button "share"

Facebook has only recently understood and admitted that the mobile apps deserve special care and mobile users can not simply an app not native. In June, the button "Like" that landed on mobile apps Social Network. Today, the updated Android and iOS mobile apps button brings the "share" which is housed right buttons "like" and "how". Essential to the web version of Facebook, the button is welcome to share with one click on its own timeline post with his friends from his mobile device (iOS, Android or another since the mobile version of the website Facebook acquires also the button). On iOS devices, it becomes possible to tag friends in posts or comments. For this purpose, just type "@" followed by the name of the friend you want...

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Blogger offers an overhaul on iOS and Android

Google just announced on his blog the release of a major update of iOS and Android applications for its blogging platform, Blogger. This new version brings a visual overhaul and improvements that facilitate the creation and sharing of content. Mobile applications of the famous blogging platform, where almost all blogs hosted by Google, now support landscape mode in creating or editing an article and add share on Google Plus (do not ask me the utility, I still looking). This update also includes support and especially the iPad and adding thirty new languages. Finally, it is finally possible to see the exact time at which an item has been planned. In addition, the Mountain View company to take this major update to improve and enhance...

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